Fwd: Help preserve the heart of Idaho.

[Chris and Carol Yoder]

Subject: Fwd: Help preserve the heart of Idaho.

OK...... I know it's not in Maryland.

But I've hiked in this area and it is (all at one time) beautiful, biologically important, fragile and threatened (ORVers are trashing the area even as I type).

Interestingly enough the REPUBLICAN Congressman representing the area (Mike Simpson) has spent a decade trying to get much of this area designated as Wilderness..... but the GOP leadership will have none of it.

A National Monument designation is an administrative action that could create the public lands legacy for this Presidency.

Don't do it for me..... do it for the future.

But please consider signing this petition.

Thanks

Chris Yoder

Rusk Av

Begin forwarded message:

From: "Martin Balben, CVI" <mar...@cvidaho.org>

Date: April 17, 2014 5:00:10 PM EDT

To: Chris <cncy...@comcast.net>

Subject: Help preserve the heart of Idaho

Reply-To: "Martin Balben, CVI" <mar...@cvidaho.org>

Help protect the Boulder-White Clouds. Is this email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. Dear Chris, The Boulder-White Clouds of central Idaho represent part of the largest unprotected landscape in the lower 48.  For more than a decade, Idahoans have worked to protect this spectacular region.  However, due to congressional gridlock, these efforts have failed. Take action to protect the Boulder-White Clouds right now - add your name to the petition!   You may have traveled there yourself or heard about the Boulder-White Clouds from a friend.  Located in the heart of Idaho, this region represents a special place for Idahoans and for our environment.  The Boulder-White Clouds are characterized by the headwaters of four major rivers and critical alpine habitat, with 150 mountains over 10,000 feet.  The abundance of habitat and winter range creates a santuary for elusive and threatened species, like the wolverine, Canada lynx, fisher, bull trout, and Chinook salmon.  It's also home to plants found nowhere else on earth! Rugged stories are imbedded in the many relics of bustling mining towns that once existed throughout the region.  Native American tribes relied on the fertile hunting and fishing grounds of the eastern rain-shadowed landscape of the Boulder-White Clouds. Because of the pristine, wild country and fascinating history, these mountains are treasured as one of Idaho's premier backcountry recreational destinations.  A national monument would protect this valued landscape for generations to come. Help protect the Boulder-White Clouds.  Join over 1000 Idahoans who already added their name to the petition! Sincerely, Martin Balben CVI Conservation Associate   Fan on Facebook Follow on Twitter Forward to a Friend Martin Balben, CVI Conservation Associate Upcoming Events: Annual Green Tie Celebration Thursday, April 24th 6-9pm WaterCooler, Boise Get your tickets here! Idaho Green Fest Saturday, April 19th 4-10pm Downtown Boise (8th & Bannock)   Learn more about our work at Conservation Voters for Idaho by visiting our website.        follow on Twitter | friend on Facebook | forward to a friend  Copyright © 2014 Conservation Voters for Idaho, All rights reserved.  You're receiving this email because of your interest in helping to turn conservation values into priorities for Idaho's elected officials.  Our mailing address is:  Conservation Voters for Idaho PO Box 2802 Boise, ID 83701 Add us to your address book  unsubscribe from this list | update subscription preferences